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H.R. 5084 (116th)

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019

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Introduced

14 November 2019

Last action

20 November 2019 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], David Scott, Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

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28 May 2025

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Summary

Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 This bill requires certain issuers of securities to disclose the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their boards of directors and executive officers, as well as the status of any of those directors and officers as a veteran. It also requires the disclosure of any plan to promote racial, ethnic, and gender diversity among these groups. The Securities and Exchange Commission must establish a Diversity Advisory Group to report on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among board members.

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Timeline

  1. 14 November 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 November 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 November 2019

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 November 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5084.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 November 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8927-8929)

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Green, Al (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 November 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 November 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 281 - 135 (Roll no. 630).(text: CR 11/18/2019 H8927-8928)

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 November 2019

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8971-8972)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 November 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

19 November 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 281 · No 135 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 20 November 2019

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 19 November 2019

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